Taconite and Flint Definition

Definition of Taconite and Flint

The general Taconite and Flint definition can be stated as: Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Taconite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Flint. Get to know more information about Taconite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Flint

The history of Taconite and Flint gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Taconite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

Taconite and Flint definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Taconite and Flint. In this section, you will know about Taconite and Flint Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Taconite is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Flint is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Taconite and Flint discoverer. The Discoverer of Taconite is Newton Horace Winchell and the discoverer of Flint is Unknown.

Etymology of Taconite and Flint

Along with Taconite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Taconite and Flint. Etymology of Taconite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Taconite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Taconite is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England while that of Flint is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Taconite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Taconite and Flint are listed below.

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock